Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Electrical And Electronic Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in WA: $221k–$221k, median $221k.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Electrical And Electronic Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in WA: $221k–$221k, median $221k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
KC-46 Engineering and Certification Integration Manager
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) is seeking a KC-46 Engineering and Certification Integration Manager (Level K) within the KC-46 Safety, Certification, and Performance organization in Everett, WA . This is a high-visibility and developmental role with leadership and technical assignments that directly support KC-46 certification and engineering integration across production and deliveries, development programs, and other chief engineer directed assignments.
This position requires a leader who takes ownership and demonstrates the ability to negotiate, build consensus, establish operating rhythms, remove roadblocks, and work across teams to deliver results. The candidate should have knowledge of certification processes and strong leadership skills to lead resolution of technical issues. We are looking for a quick learner who can rapidly understand complex technical concepts across multiple engineering disciplines and organizations and a problem solver who can analyze and organize complex technical problems into actionable execution plans.
Position Responsibilities:
• Leads applicant integration across impacted business units and Type Certifications for the KC-46.
• Manages, develops, and motivates a diverse team of Program Integration Managers (PIMs), military certification engineers, and/or certification plan owners.
• Provides technical, business, and integration leadership for the KC-46 Program on certification and engineering issues requiring cross functional and cross-organization leadership, both internal and external to Boeing.
• Responsible for developing integrated plans, establishing and leading teams, monitoring and responding to technical developments, risk management, stabilizing/standardizing processes, and managing all aspects of projects to closure.
• Collaborates with KC-46 IPTs, SAW, and ODA counterparts to improve certification process stability and increase applicant certification knowledge.
• May regularly interface with FAA and USAF counterparts to ensure continuity across stakeholders.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience providing technical leadership for an engineering team.
• 3+ years of experience with FAA and/or Military Certification processes.
• Experience as a self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills, and a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy to understand concepts.
• Active security clearance.
• Experience with Military or Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, or Systems.
• Experience working across multiple business units and/or complex
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